AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 4.9 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.9 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Ideology and Economic Policy.
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Topic 4.9
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: LO 4.9.A
What type of economic policy favors more government regulation of the marketplace?
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Topic 4.9: Ideology and Economic Policy
Learning Objective: LO 4.9.A
Explain how different political ideologies affect the role of government in regulating the marketplace.
Review: EK 4.9.A.1
Liberal ideologies favor more governmental regulation of the marketplace, conservative ideologies favor fewer regulations, and libertarian ideologies favor little or no regulation of the marketplace beyond the protection of property rights and voluntary trade.
Learning Objective: LO 4.9.B
Explain how fiscal and monetary policy actions influence economic conditions.
Review: EK 4.9.B.1
Fiscal policy consists of actions taken by Congress and the president to influence economic conditions and includes Keynesian and supply-side positions.
Review: EK 4.9.B.2
Monetary policy consists of actions taken by the Federal Reserve (the Fed) to influence interest rates which affect broader economic conditions. The Fed is an independent agency which seeks to achieve maximum employment and price stability.
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